A god with feet of clay

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Week VI
During Charles Lindbergh’s nation-wide tour, following the first solo transatlantic flight from Long Island, New York to Paris, in May 1927, he met his wife to be, Anne Morrow, in Mexico City. It was a wonder she even got near him. He was mobbed wherever he appeared.

H2U brings heat to you

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

H2U offers a range of professional services, including high efficiency control of hot water and heating, and control via smart devices. The company is insured and registered with the relevant bodies to carries out all works to the highest standard in gas, oil, electrical, and heating.

H2U offers an expert service for boilers, stoves, heatpumps, underfloor heating, pressurising pumps, bathroom installs, and domestic electrical installs. It is also a specialist in Joule, Olmberryl, Grant, Firebird, Warmflow, Ariston, and Worcesterbosch products.

Quality, value, and convenience are paramount at Right Price Tiles

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

If you are planning on revamping your kitchen or bathroom, or laying a new floor in any room in your home, then a visit to Right Price Tiles and Wood Flooring in Oranmore should be top of your to-do list.

Summer sale at G Furniture and Carpets

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The massive summer sale at G Furniture and Carpets on the Tuam Road in Galway continues with huge savings across all departments. The company guarantees the best value for money in Galway in carpets and furniture with a great selection of new season rugs just arrived at sale prices.

NUI Galway student selected to represent Ireland at Future News Summit

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

NUI Galway student Róisín McManus is representing Ireland at the major international Future News Worldwide Summit for young journalism students in London this week. This is the second year that an NUI Galway journalism student has been chosen for the summit.

A third year BA with journalism student, Róisín McManus is one of two students selected from Ireland to be a delegate at the prestigious summit, hosted by Thomson Reuters in Canary Wharf in London. She was chosen from more than 3,000 applicants to be one of just 100 delegates from 53 different countries globally at the event.

Academic receives prestigious Royal Society-SFI Research Fellowship

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The Royal Society-SFI University Research Fellowship scheme 2019, representing an investment of €2.8 million, has been announced this week. NUI Galway biomedical engineer, Dr Eimear Dolan, was one of the four outstanding researchers in the Republic of Ireland who received the prestigious award.

From crutches to triathlon

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

I was a county gymnast at 19 when my knee swelled up. I could only walk with crutches. Over the next 20 years I had six operations, took heavy painkillers, and was often bed-ridden with pain. After the sixth operation my consultant said, “No more operations, I’m referring you to the rheumatology clinic.”

Relax in style at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

The four star Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown, conference centre and gardens, is a luxurious contemporary lively hub, with 155 beautifully appointed bedrooms, very popular with women's groups where shopping or going to the theatre or races is a must. This hotel is easily connected to many of Dublin’s most popular tourist destinations which are right on the doorstep.

Make memories that last a lifetime with a summer staycation at the Johnstown Estate

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Treat you and your family to a sensational summer break with a two-night midweek stay at the Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co Meath, including full Irish breakfast. Choose from elegant spacious family rooms or a luxury self-catering lodge located on the grounds. Enjoy a delicious two course dinner with coffee on an evening of your choice in the vibrant setting of The Coach House Bar.

The Johnstown Estate has something for everyone. Little guests can enjoy fun in the sun at the summer kids club, play in the outdoor playground, explore the magical woodland fairy trail, or make a splash in the pool.

Stylist Courtney Smith to judge Hotel Meyrick's Most Stylish evening on Ladies' Day

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Hotel Meyrick's Most Stylish evening has announced top stylist Courtney Smith as its guest judge with €3000 worth of prizes during Galway Race Week 2019.

Weather for cycling, are you wearing the correct sunglasses?

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

When it comes to enjoying our free time, there are many activities in which we like to enjoy. One of the most important senses for these hobbies is our eyesight. Thus it is essential to ensure that our eyes are maximally protected at all times. Most outdoor sports such as cycling, running and sailing to name but a few can expose us to harmful UV rays. Just as our skin requires UV protection, so too do our eyes.

EYE CARE IN THE SUN!

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Sunglasses serve an important function in protecting your eye health. You already know the harm that the sun’s ultraviolet (UV ) radiation rays can potentially do to your skin – but these rays can also cause damage to your eyes.

Chronic pain relief

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

Acupuncture, which originated in China is proven to be a very effective therapy for pain relief and is now used in many progressive hospitals in the USA, UK, Israel, and Australia.

Specialised pain clinics also include acupuncture as part of their medical treatment protocol. Acupuncture needles used along the area of pain induce an electrical response and promote energy flow to the area of pain, moving stagnant blood and promoting oxygen flow to the tissue to alleviate pain.

Tips on advertising regulated products and services

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

Marketing and advertising are key areas for the majority of businesses all over the world, however, those businesses that are advertising products or services that are regulated face additional challenges. These products and services include those in industries such as gambling, medicinal products, financial services and food products.

‘Music expresses emotions which are too precise for words’

Wed, Jul 17, 2019

As part of our brand new series of blogs on the area of music, we’ll be exploring the incredible effects music therapy can have on our bodies, our brains, and our behaviour. Today I will discuss the benefits of music therapy for adults and children with autistic spectrum disorders.

People of the Tribes: Meet Lorna.

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

Hey, I'm Lorna, I'm 25 and live in Galway. I'm lucky enough to have been born here and spent my life living here, both in the city where I live and Carraroe, Connemara where I did my first degree. I have a degree in media through Irish and I'm also a primary school teacher. I worked in TG4 during college, have dabbled in online journalism and have done a few art projects along the side. I'm a big lover of dance and still do ballet classes once a week in Briarhill. One could say I'm a jack of many trades, a master of none! I love working with kids, their optimism is infectious. I love all things creative and really find myself at home in Galway because of this. I recently completed a short-acting course at the Lir Academy in Dublin and loved it. I'm really excited to explore the field more, especially here in Galway. I'm currently working as part of Galway Art's Festival's Box Office Squad. It's a busy job but I love it. I feel so lucky to be part of the festival, there is nowhere better than Galway at this team of the year! My favourite thing about Galway is the opportunities it provides culturally, both within the arts and the Irish language. I'm a fluent speaker and love that I can use my Gaeilge daily in Galway. Be sure to pop into the Box Office in the Cornstore to say hi!(as Gaeilge nó Bearla!)

GUT HEALTH & MICROBIOME RESTORATION CAN POSITIVELY AFFECT OUR GENERAL HEALTH & VITALITY

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

Dr. Hussain Bhatti - Holistic Health and Stress Clinic

People of the Tribes: Colm & Caryl Mc Donagh

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

''I'm the son of a Carna man and from Renmore. Originally my life was in the travel business. I set up Colm Mc Donagh travel in 1989 down in Woodquay and One-Stop Travel here on Eyre Square. I spent a lot of years in the travel business and things were moving in a different direction, along with our lease so it was a case of a decision being made for us. Do we take out a lease for another 15 years? Was there enough business in the travel industry or go a new direction?... And so we did! My wife Caryl who worked with me in the travel business is a qualified chef and we always wanted to open up a little coffee shop. The opportunity presented itself and we grabbed it with both hands, now we have a 25-year lease and teamed up with an amazing brand - Esquire Coffee. Its all about bringing the business to you, having quality service, helping people out in times of need and not being afraid to roll up the sleeves! Galway has gotten way more cosmopolitan, the coffee culture is now like the pub culture sure. I love Galway with all my heart, I couldn't live or work anywhere else in the world.''

Oranmore Optometrists - Celebrating 16 years of exceptional success!

Mon, Jul 15, 2019

Proving to have a keen eye for business Oranmore Optometrists is celebrating 16 years of exceptional success.

Mount St Mary’s

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

In the late 12th century, the Diocese of Annaghdown came into existence in the area surrounding the city of Galway. In 1324 it was united with Tuam, but the Anglo-Norman families refused to accept direction from Tuam. In 1484 Pope Innocent VIII made St Nicholas’ Church a Collegiate Church governed by a warden (not a bishop) and eight vicars. Edmund ffrench, the last warden, was made Bishop of Kilmacduagh in 1824. On April 27, 1831, the Bull ‘Sedium Episcopalaism’ was issued by Pope Gregory XVI erecting the Diocese of Galway. On October 23, 1831, the first Bishop of the Diocese, George Joseph Plunkett Browne, was consecrated, and in 1844 he was succeeded by Laurence O’Donnell. John McEvilly became Bishop in 1857.

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